Free Computer
Training Sessions

For Seniors of Surrey

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Program Highlights

Project Description

  • The initiative has been launched by Progressive Intercultural Community Services, dedicated to serving seniors

  • The SETT initiative focuses on educating and supporting seniors to learn Technology. 
 
 
 

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  • Participants have had the opportunity to connect with another generation and community members they typically would not have the opportunity to meet with.

 

  • Seniors and youth have enjoyed getting to know one another, learning from one another and understand each other perspectives

Project Highlights

  • Training sessions offer seniors the chance to learn the basics of computers and internet

  • Empowers seniors to use their phones and computers / tablets more efficiently

  • Helps seniors connect better with their family, friends and community

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  • Helps seniors connect better with family, friends and the community
  • 15 sessions offered to facilitate easy & slow-paced learning
  • Multi-lingual program delivered in English, Hindi & Punjabi
  • Sessions held over Zoom, from the comfort of your home
  • Eligibility Criteria: Senior Citizens (55 yrs+), residents of Surrey
  • To register, email at
    monisha.gupta@pics.bc.ca
    priyanka.arora@pics.bc.ca
    or call at
    604-596-7722, Ext 313/314 or 778 -316-5126

Timing/Location

  • Virtual sessions are conducted to keep the engagement with seniors on-going, even after the training sessions.

  • The weekly sessions are based on different themes and the idea behind is to encourage maximum seniors participation and engagement.

 

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  • Ipad manual/guide is provided along to help in operation of the device
  • Loan term is initially 6 months and is extendable upto a year, if required
  • Eligibility Criteria: Senior Citizens (55 yrs+), residents of Surrey
  • To register, email at
    monisha.gupta@pics.bc.ca
    priyanka.arora@pics.bc.ca
    or call at
    604-596-7722, Ext 313/314 or 778 -316-5126

What our seniors are saying

It is very interactive and educative program through which we have learnt so many features and usage of our electronic devises. This program has enabled me to use technology in everyday life.

Santosh

We were excited to participate in session the ‘Seniors Engagement Through Technology’ and we benefited a lot from the information provided by our instructor, we appreciate that. Thank you so much

Sahera Mati

Through this initiative I learned how to use technology effectively in my day to day life. I feel much more confident using social media to connect with my friends and family now.

Sarbjeet

I would like to thank everyone who participated in organizing these Sessions especially our instructor who invite me to SETT sessions. I have learned many App that helps my life, like Facebook, WhatsApp, banks App and how Settings my cell phone, laptop.

George Bolas

I have got a lot of knowledge about computers and phones. I owned it, but I used it for watching movie, finding information, buying things. Now, I am not afraid to use viber, video on phone... Thank you, and I would like to join the new course from you as soon as you have it.

Yen Thi Vu

Orv: “I thoroughly enjoyed the course and definitely recommend that other seniors take it.” Phyllis: "I really enjoyed the zoom sessions and have recommended it to my friends. Our instructor, was excellent in manner, delivery of information and knowledge. The course exceeded my expectations.”

Orv and Phyllis

Thank you so much for all the information we have learned from your technology/computer class. We would recommend to other seniors to take this course as it’s very beneficial for beginners & beyond. Our instructor was very knowledgeable and was extremely helpful & patient also answered all questions that the group had asked.

Bob and Norma

I have taken a series of online courses from SETT. The instructor was wonderful and patient with us seniors and never made us feel inadequate about any of the many questions we asked. The course material on apps for seniors was wonderful. I am enjoying using the many recommended Apps. I am now more confident using my computer, iPad and iPhone.

Joann Obyashi

Orv and Phyllis

Orv: “I thoroughly enjoyed the course and definitely recommend that other seniors take it.”
Phyllis: “I really enjoyed the zoom sessions and have recommended it to my friends. Our instructor, was excellent in manner, delivery of information and knowledge. The course exceeded my expectations.”

Bob and Norma

“Thank you so much for all the information we have learned from your technology/computer class. We would recommend to other seniors to take this course as it’s very beneficial for beginners & beyond. Our instructor was very knowledgeable instructor she is extremely helpful & patient also answers all questions that the group has asked.”

Sarbjeet

“Through this initiative I learned how to use technology effectively in my day to day life. I feel much more confident using social media to connect with my friends and family now.”

Santosh

“It is very interactive and educative program through which we have learnt so many features and usage of our electronic devises. This program has enabled me to use technology in everyday life.”

George Bolas

I would like to thank everyone who participated in organizing these Sessions especially our instructor  who invited me to SETT sessions. I have learned many App that helps my life, like Facebook, WhatsApp, banks App and how Settings my cell phone, laptop.

 

Sahera Mati

We were excited to participate in session the ‘Seniors Engagement Through Technology’ and we benefited a lot from the information provided by our instructor, we appreciate that. Thank you so much

Yen Thi Vu

I have got a lot of knowledge about computers and phones. I owned it, but I used it for watching movie, finding information, buying things. Now, I am not afraid to use viber, video on phone…

Thank you, and I would like to join the new course from you as soon as you have it.

Joann Obyashi

I have taken a series of online courses from SETT. The instructor was wonderful and patient with us seniors and never made us feel inadequate about any of the many questions we asked. The course material on apps for seniors was wonderful. I am enjoying using the many recommended Apps. I am now more confident using my computer, iPad and iPhone.

Collective Impact

70+

Participants

5+

Collaborations

75+

Sessions

Get in Touch

Mailing Address

#205 12725 80th Avenue
Surrey, BC V3W 3A6

E-mail Address

settinfo@pics.bc.ca

Phone Number

(604) 596-7722 Ext. 313 / 314

Mobile: 778-316-5126

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